ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO PUT A 4- WAY WEDGE ON A VERT/HORIZ. SPLITTER?

[Jabbers]

I have a husky 34 ton log splitter vert./horiz. with a 13.5 Hp briggs. I split most of my wood horiz.. The problem is I would want it to be a slip on because the 4-way wedge wouldn't go through the dewooding bars. The meatal bars that take stuck pieces of wood off.

 

[computeruser]

I'm sure you could fabricate something up, possibly in conjunction with a modification to the dewooding bars. You would probably want to have the slip-on wedge be a slip+bolt or something, so that it doesn't get stuck in the wood when you retract the ram to try for a second push on a nasty piece.

Do be aware that a 4-way on the wedge would invite unusual strains on the slider that would not normally be seen in standard configuration, or where the wedge was mounted to the beam.

 

[ccwhite]

Make it yourself or spring for this one.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_23781_23781
Or use it as a good idea to make your own.

 

[cityevader]

I agree with the Northern Tool slip-on. Minor things with mine...First: existing wedge is quite wide, requiring slicing and spreading the rear strap of slip-on and welding on a cross piece. Second: As seen in top view, the difference in angles between the two wedges allows movement of the slip-on, and after a cord of working, the rather thin strap broke off. No biggie, will get some proper metal, say 1/4"thick and 1.5" wide steel and form it to a snugger fit and re-weld.
Otherwise, at $80, it's an economical upgrade that substantially increases productivity.